Re: [NAFEX] currants

Just my opinion, but I consider Pixwell to be pretty much inedible: tough skin and tart flavor. But I agree that gooseberries can tolerate shade and need it in hot climates. My favorite gooseberries for flavor and disease resistance are Hinnonmakis Yellow, Poorman, Black satin, and Captivator. And some of the British varieties — such as Jumbo and Whitesmith — which I no longer grow because of their disease susceptibility.

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> On Jan 9, 2024, at 11:35 AM, Louis Pittman <lpittman@murraystate.edu> wrote:
>
> Betsy,
> While they are not superb 'dessert' varieties, in my experience
> Glendale and Pixwell will handle hot humid southern zone6/7 settings... but
> like to have protection from blazing afternoon sun. I'd put them forward
> as two selections to trial initially.
> Before I 'knew better', I had Pixwell in full, all-day sun. It grew well
> and fruited OK for years, but I suspect it did not enjoy where it was
> planted.
>
> Lucky Pittman
>
> On Tue, Jan 9, 2024 at 9:09 AM Elizabeth Hilborn via NAFEX <
> nafex@lists.ibiblio.org> wrote:
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>> Barbara,
>> How much sun do the bushes receive each day and which part of the day?
>> I'm wondering if they can fruit with just morning light?
>>
>> I'm ribes curious but wonder if I can grow them on the zone hot, humid 7
>> land where I have access.
>>
>> Thank you,
>> Elizabeth
>>
>> On 1/9/2024 9:02 AM, Rosholdt wrote:
>>> Well, I grow Glenndale, courtesy of Lee Reich!
>>>
>>> Still trying to find a way to beat the birds to the berries...
>>>
>>> Barbara Rosholdt Zone 6c/7a
>>>
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